Taeyeon: 「Although It's My First Time Acting, I Want to Do Really Well」With early reported a while back that SNSD's leader Taeyeon was set to star in the musical Song of the Sun. Taeyeon commented a bit on her upcoming musical.
This will be Taeyeon's first time starring in a musical, so the stress and exhaustion, not to mention the frustration is naturally going to be there. After her first practice, Taeyeon said
My willpower is strong, and I'm really healthy, but I'm mentally tired. Because it's my first time, everything is new. Dancing in a musical is completely different from regular choreography. Because there are so many actors, if you don't keep up, you miss steps. Having to sing the dialogue is the hardest, and I got criticized a lot about having to deliver the dialogue clearly.
For those that don't know what Song of the Sun is about, it's based on a Japanese novel that centers around a girl named Kaoru (played by Taeyeon) who has a disease that prevents her from going out during the day. She later falls in love with a surfer by the name of Koji.
About her character, Taeyeon stated, 「Unlike the novel, in the musical, Kaoru is not a constantly sad character. Although she is sick, she exaggerates her actions to gain laughter from others, likes singing, and shows a bright face.」
Not only has Taeyeon been preparing for the musical by dancing, singing, and acting, but because her character Kaoru is a singer and songwriter, Taeyeon also has to learn the guitar. Seems like she is really putting a lot of effort and dedication into her musical debut.
Although Taeyeon has to work hard for the upcoming musical, she does not regret her decision to join. When she was younger, she always dreamed of being in a musical, but due to her busy schedule with ChinChin radio and her appearances on variety shows, Taeyeon was not able to pursue her dream.
About her role models, Taeyeon looks up to singers turned musical actresses, like Ok JuHyun from Fin.K.L. and Bada from SES. TaeYeon also stated that she wanted to live not as 『TaeYeon of SNSD』, but as musical actress 『Kaoru』.
The first show is going to be on May 7th, and will go on until the 29th. Wishing Taeyeon the best of luck with Song of the Sun!